Pre-College: Industrial Design Course

Have you ever looked at something and wondered how it was made, thought I could solve that problem better, or wondered why the exact tool for the job was not in your toolbox? Design asks these questions. Then design looks past the questions and asks how, why, and what about an object and its interaction with life.

We will look at the world around us and seek to solve some of its most relevant problems. Through brainstorm sessions and research, we will find a problem to solve as a group. You will put a face to who you are designing for and work to solve their problem. Every day, you will develop drawings to better understand how your solutions will work and look. This class will challenge your awareness of color, form, texture, line, surface, and function. You will explore the possibilities of common materials and understand their characteristics, implied values, and meanings.

As you work on your project we will also focus on critical thinking. You will explore your design solutions through sketches and small studies, each unique in material, construction, and function. The course culminates in your personal project presentation to the class, complete with concept sketches, renderings of the final design, and a physical model.